16 Apr 2024 | 01:13 PM UTC
Lebanon: Targeted Israeli strike in Ain Baal April 16
Targeted Israeli strike kills Lebanese Hizballah commander in Ain Baal, Lebanon, April 16. Avoid the area. Further violence likely.
An apparent Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted strike killed a Lebanese Hizballah (LH) commander and wounded at least two others in Ain Baal in South Governorate April 16. The strike targeted the vehicle in which the LH commander was traveling.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business are likely in the affected area over the coming hours.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized disruptions and seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted location. Heed all official directives. Seek alternative routes and allow additional time to reach destinations if operating in the impacted area.
The latest Israeli strike comes amid the ongoing cross-border violence between the IDF and LH and Hamas militants. The IDF's objective is to deter the militants from further attacks against Israel and to force them to withdraw from areas near the country's border with Lebanon.
